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Gazania

Gazania belongs to the flowering plants in the group Asteraceae, that is native to Southern Africa.

In Germany, they call the Sonnentaler (golden taler / golden coin) or Mittagsgold because their flowers open around noon and only on sunny days.

There are many varieties, hybrids of different types used for decoration in parks and gardens.

The flower is light-hearted, dry-resistant and warm-hearted. Prefer fertile, light soils.

In evenings and in bad weather the colors are closed. Depending on the variety, they are dyed yellow, orange, red, white, purple, with darker spots in the base.

If you choose to reproduce by seed, it is best to sow in April or May.

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Written by Georgi Tsachev

12 Comments

  1. What a beautiful flower. I always just thought they were a type of daisy. I love the curled leaves and all the colors they come in. Great shots!

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